What type of microphone is compatible with Kiroku?
You can use Kiroku's voice features with any type of microphone - this might be your computer or device's built-in mic, or an external one.
For best results however, we do generally recommend using a small wireless lapel microphone. This type of mic can most clearly and consistently pick up your speech, even when moving about your space, and should also be well positioned to pick up your patients when you are speaking face-to-face with them.
Our Microphone recommendations:
Here are a few microphones our users have enjoyed using with Kiroku.
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HMKCH Wireless Lavalier Microphone
£30 (Our founder Hannah uses this one which includes a USB adaptor for use with a desktop)
Hollyland LARK A1 WirelessMini Microphone
£38
Boya BY-V20 USB-C Wireless Microphone
£38
Boya mini 2 Ultra Mini Mic Wireless Microphone
£39
RØDE Wireless GO II Wireless Microphone System
£170
What might you already have:
- Mobile Phone - You can use Kiroku's Co-Pilot and Freestyle features on your mobile using it's built in mic. Find out more about how to do this here
- An iPad or Tablet - All iPads and the vast majority of other tablets will have a built-in microphone which can be used with Kiroku.
- A headset or earbuds with a mic - This may be plugged into your computer or paired using Bluetooth.
- Test on your computer/laptop outside of practice - If you're looking just to test out Kiroku's AI Voice features, you could try this at home using a personal laptop or computer with a built in microphone. As Kiroku is browser-based, you can easily log in at home.
Troubleshooting/FAQs
My microphone is working inconsistently
If your microphone sometimes works but not all the time, it's worth checking that it is sufficiently charged. You can also check out our microphone troubleshooting and voice note best practice articles for further advice.
My Kiroku is transcribing conversations from other clinicians in my practice
Where several people in your practice might be using AI voice note technology, it is worth noting that it is possible to get interference between wireless microphones. This usually happens when multiple microphones try to use the same frequency.
In these cases, it is worth trying to ensure there's nothing between the microphone and the receiver, and that you're not too close to someone else using a microphone. Alternatively, using a different microphone from your colleagues may help to resolve the issue.
My patient is not being transcribed consistently/clearly
This suggests your patient may not be close enough to the microphone to be clearly heard. If you are wearing a lapel mic, you may need to move closer, and ensure you're facing them so the mic is directed towards them.
If you are unable to move the patient closer to the mic, for instance if you are using a built-in desktop mic, and your patient speaks softly or unclearly, consider repeating key details yourself to ensure they are accurately noted in your transcription.
If you have two lapel mics (many sets come with two) these can often be used in tandem. You may want to consider wearing one yourself, and positioning the other closer to the patient - for example, clipped to your chair, or on the table.